green thumb

/ˌgrin ˌˈθʌm/
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Definitions of green thumb
  1. noun
    a special ability to make plants grow
    synonyms: green fingers
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    type of:
    forte, long suit, metier, speciality, specialty, strength, strong point, strong suit
    an asset of special worth or utility
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